Why You May Need a Chartered Building Surveyor

There are several reasons you need a chartered building surveyor. You can hire one to check out your building or property at any point, but there are specific reasons you’ll need to hire one. 

Here’s all you need to know.

Know Before You Buy

When you buy a new property, it is important to know that the building you are purchasing is a good investment. When you purchase without using a chartered building surveyor, you run the risk of buying something that will end up needing a lot of expensive work later. For most people, buying a property is the largest purchase of their life. You can save yourself some expensive repairs by having the building surveyed so you know exactly what you’re getting into. If too many repairs are needed, you can look for a better option.

New Build Sign Off

When you are ready to sign off on a new building, have a surveyor do an inspection. They will make sure that the quality of the build is sufficient. The surveyor will notice if anything has been done poorly or left incomplete, due to timeline issues or budget. These details may cause many more expenses later on.

Surveying Before You Find Tenants

When you are a new landlord, it’s a good idea to get a building surveyor in to check for potential building issues. This can help when finding tenants, as you can prove the building is problem-free. It will also come in handy if there is ever a dispute with your tenant. If there is a dispute, you can show the surveyor’s report to prove any damage has been done during the tenancy. This makes it quick and easy to resolve the problem, which could otherwise be a costly issue. 

Before You Alter Your Home

Planning to change something in your home? Depending on where you live, you may need an assessment by a chartered building surveyor to obtain planning permission. The surveyor can also help uncover any issues that could interrupt the construction process and ensure that any alterations won’t cause any damage to the structure. If there are any problem areas, the contractor can work around them and ensure the building is properly prepared or the issue resolved before they begin building.  

Whether your home is completely new or just new to you, a building surveyor can give you peace of mind. Contact Simon Levy to schedule your building survey today.